Congressman Gabe Evans has used his social media platform to comment on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and related political issues. On March 16, 2026, Evans posted a message referencing the duration of the DHS closure and its impact on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers.
In a post dated March 16, 2026, Evans stated: “30 DAYS. That’s how long Democrats have kept DHS shut down. TSA officers have been forced to work without pay for nearly half of FY2026 while continuing to safeguard our airports and the American people. Reopen DHS. Pay our TSA officers. Protect the homeland. https://t.co/wBN6bRelcU”
Earlier that day, Evans shared a separate post containing only a link: “https://t.co/2LH2N2xLSS”.
On March 17, 2026, Evans addressed Senator John Hickenlooper in another post: “.@SenatorHick, so now Democrats know what a woman is? https://t.co/fd675Rb3Sj”
The comments from Congressman Evans come amid an extended shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. During such shutdowns, essential employees like TSA officers are often required to continue working without pay until funding is restored.
